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Christian Theology in Myanmar
in a multi-religious, predominantly Buddhist environment and a society full of tensions
- 339 pages
- English
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eBook - PDF
Christian Theology in Myanmar
in a multi-religious, predominantly Buddhist environment and a society full of tensions
About this book
Karl-Hermann Mühlhaus und Peter K. H. Lee zeigen verschiedene Perspektiven christlicher Theologen aus Myanmar auf, die sich mit den Herausforderungen durch die buddhistische Mehrheit und den ethnisch-christlichen Kontext auseinandersetzen. Aufgrund seiner historischen Verbindung zum westlichen Kolonialismus durch die "drei Ms" (Merchant, Mission, Military) wird das Christentum in Myanmar oft als fremde und politisch verdächtige Religion wahrgenommen, insbesondere unter Buddhisten, die ihre nationale Identität mit ihrem Glauben gleichsetzen. Um diesem Misstrauen entgegenzuwirken, betonen Theologinnen und Theologen die Kontextualisierung des Christentums als einheimische Tradition und fördern den interreligiösen Dialog und Frieden. Ihr Hauptanliegen ist es, wie das Christentum mit seinem westlichen Erbe in einer tief buddhistisch geprägten Kultur Fuß fassen und mit dem buddhistischen Nationalismus koexistieren kann. Das Werk dient als wichtige Quelle für das Verständnis der sich entwickelnden kontextuellen Theologien, die darauf abzielen, ethnische und religiöse Spaltungen in Myanmar zu überbrücken. Dies erfordert Demut, Respekt und die Bereitschaft, von anderen zu lernen, sowie einen Wandel vom Proselytismus hin zur gemeinsamen Suche nach Wahrheit.
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Karl-Hermann Mühlhaus and Peter K. H. Lee compile diverse perspectives of Myanmar Christian theologians responding to the challenges posed by the Buddhist majority and ethnic Christian contexts. Historically linked to Western colonialism through the "three Ms" (Merchant, Mission, Military), Christianity in Myanmar is often perceived as a foreign and politically suspect religion, especially among Buddhists equating national identity with their faith. To counter such suspicion, theologians emphasize on contextualizing Christianity as a homegrown tradition, fostering interreligious dialogue and peace. Their core concern is how Christianity, with its Western heritage, can take root in a deeply Buddhist culture and coexist with Buddhist nationalism. The work serves as a key resource for understanding the evolving contextual theologies that aim to bridge ethnic and religious divides in Myanmar. This requires humility, respect, and an openness to learn from others, shifting from proselytizing to mutual truth-seeking.
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